COVID-19
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August 25, 2021
U-M outlines accountability measures for COVID-19 vaccine policy
U-M employees and students who do not comply with the university’s COVID-19 vaccination policy will be subject to a number of administrative interventions and disciplinary actions.
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August 19, 2021
Vast majority of 2020 graduates participated in engaged learning
An annual report on engaged learning activities at U-M showed that despite the COVID-19 pandemic overall participation in such activities held steady among graduating students.
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August 19, 2021
Athletics updates policy for face coverings at home events
Michigan Athletics has updated its guidelines for home events to conform with U-M’s current policy requiring face coverings indoors, regardless of a person’s COVID-19 vaccination status.
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August 10, 2021
Financial aid team helps students facing COVID costs
As part of U-M’s ongoing efforts to support students during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Financial Aid announced it is again accepting student applications for emergency financial assistance.
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August 9, 2021
U-M to require face coverings indoors across all campuses
With regional COVID-19 cases increasing and a greater risk of transmission due to the more infectious delta variant, U-M will require anyone in campus buildings or transit to wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status.
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August 6, 2021
Advisers available to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines
U-M students, faculty and staff with lingering questions about the COVID-19 vaccine are able to discuss the topic with advisers provided by the university. Advisers will not offer medical advice or address any issues related to human resources or university policy.
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August 4, 2021
University accepting limited exemptions to vaccine mandate
Students, faculty and staff members seeking a medical or religious exemption to the University of Michigan’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement may submit a request through Wolverine Access.
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July 30, 2021
U-M will require COVID-19 vaccination on all campuses
All students, faculty and staff on U-M’s three campuses and at Michigan Medicine must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit their vaccination information before the fall term starts Aug. 30.
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July 21, 2021
Campus buses to lift capacity limits beginning Aug. 2
Based on guidance from U-M public health officials, passenger capacity limits will be removed from the campus bus system beginning Aug. 2. Face coverings still will be required.
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July 21, 2021
Blacks, Hispanics among hardest hit during COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
Deaths from all causes combined increased dramatically early in the COVID-19 pandemic for certain U.S. demographic groups — particularly Black and Hispanic people, according to U-M research.
